<p>This episode of Science of Slink: The Evidence-Based Pole Podcast features an engaging discussion with dance scientist Claire Farmer, who is currently working on her PhD in the biomechanics of dance. The conversation delves into her book, &#39;The Female Dancer: A Soma Scientific Approach,&#39; which brings together research authors on topics ranging from hormone effects on dancers to gender dynamics in dance spaces. Claire and Rosy explore the importance of both scientific and somatic approaches to understanding dance, the misconceptions around strength training for dancers, and the societal and cultural factors affecting training and participation in dance.</p><p><strong>Links</strong>: </p><p>Claire’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancesci_claire/</p><p>Claire’s website: <a href="https://www.clairefarmer.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.clairefarmer.co.uk/</a></p><p>Find the book: https://www.routledge.com/The-Female-Dancer-a-soma-scientific-approach/Farmer-Kindred/p/book/9781032466897</p><p>The &#39;Female&#39; Dancer Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tuGJmkLEOrjvstw1tELQn</p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction</p><p>01:03 Claire Farmer&#39;s Background and Research Focus</p><p>02:28 Discussion on Female Dancer Health and Hormones</p><p>07:15 Gender Dynamics in Dance and Pole</p><p>14:11 Strength Training for Dancers and Circus Artists</p><p>18:43 Building Confidence Through Strength Training</p><p>22:22 The Importance of Progressive Overload</p><p>25:06 Efficient Workouts and Microdosing Exercise</p><p>27:34 Understanding Soma Scientific</p><p>31:56 Exploring Somatic Practices and Lived Experiences</p><p>36:54 Conclusion and Further Resources</p>